The President’s Media Division today stated that the remainder of the Presidential Covid fund “Itukama” will be focused towards enhancing the vaccination drive. 1,360,922,969.24 of the COVID–19 (ITUKAMA) Healthcare and Social Security Fund to the COVID-19 vaccination drive. The spent amount is 23% of the total amount of funds received,” the PMD said. However, the Management Board of the Fund has pointed out the importance of using the Fund’s balance for vaccination,” it said. Even though the COVID–19 Fund received more public donations in 2020, the average monthly donation received up to April 2021 is around Rs.7 million.

Source: The Nation May 10, 2021 15:00 UTC